Regular Town Board Meeting of the Van Buren Town Board, held at the Van Buren Town Hall, 7575 Van Buren Road, Baldwinsville, New York on October 18, 2011 at 7:30 pm.
Ms. Mary Frances Sabin Councilor
Mr. Derek Shepard Councilor
Mr. Howard Tupper Councilor
Mr. Ronald Dudzinski Councilor
Mr. Harold Johnson Councilor
Ms. Patricia Dickman Councilor
Mr. Claude Sykes Supervisor
Mr. Jeff Brown Attorney
Mr. Jason Hoy Engineer
Mr. John Virginia Deputy Highway Superintendent
Mrs. Lynn McCormick-Precourt Town Clerk
Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call.
Citizens Comments: None
Approve minutes of the 10/4/11 Regular Town Board Meeting:
Ms. Sabin had one correction, John Virginia is the Deputy Highway Superintendent.
183-11-000 MOTION BY Mr. Dudzinski, seconded by Mr. Tupper, to approve the minutes of the 10/4/11 Regular Town Board meeting as amended.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr.Tupper – Yes, Mr. Dudzinski – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Set public hearing for November 1, 2011 at 7:32 pm to hear comments on the 2012 General and Special Districts budgets:
184-11-039 MOTION BY Ms. Dickman, seconded by Mr. Tupper, to set the public hearing to consider the 2012 General and Special Districts budgets for November 1, 2011 at 7:32 pm.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr.Tupper – Yes, Mr. Dudzinski – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Set public hearing for November 1, 2011 at 7:34 pm to hear comments on the proposed Baldwinsville Fire Department 2012 budget and contract:
185-11-039 MOTION BY Ms. Sabin, seconded by Mr. Shepard, to set the public hearing to consider the Baldwinsville Fire Department 2012 budget and contract for November 1, 2011 at 7:34 pm.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr.Tupper – Yes, Mr. Dudzinski – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Consider liquor license for Hometown Pizza in the Central New York Family Sports Center:
186-11-055 MOTION BY Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Shepard, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirement of the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law, an applicant for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at retail, for on-premises consumption, as well as any applicant for renewal of such a license, must notify the Town Clerk of the municipality wherein the premises is located, and
WHEREAS, this notice is given in order that the municipality, if it so desires, may express an opinion for or against the granting of said license or renewal to the ABC Board,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Van Buren, that with respect to the application submitted by Hometown Pizza for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at retail for on premises consumption, the Van Buren Town Board does express a favorable opinion.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr.Tupper – Yes, Mr. Dudzinski – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Consider changing health insurance plans from Pomco Plan B (discontinued by Pomco) to Pomco Plan X Plus with three tier premiums:
Mr. Sykes said when Pomco notified the town they were discontinuing the plan we looked at other Pomco plans and Excellus plans and the two unions chose the same Pomco Plan X.
187-11-038 MOTION BY Mr. Tupper, seconded by Ms. Dickman, to offer employees and retirees Pomco Plan X plus with three tier premiums starting January 1, 2012.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr.Tupper – Yes, Mr. Dudzinski – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Consider county snow plowing contract:
Mr. Sykes said there are some towns that are choosing not to participate in plowing county roads this year. The town plows over 30 miles of road that we travel over anyway so in our case it makes sense to do it and get the revenue.
188-11-001.1 MOTION BY Ms. Dickman, seconded by Mr. Dudzinski, to approve participation in the County Snow Plowing Agreement in the amount of $6,335.00 per mile with a severity amount (if we get over 150 inches of snow) of $6,967 per mile.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr.Tupper – Yes, Mr. Dudzinski – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Consider survey of Erie Canal Property:
189-11-000 MOTION BY Mr. Dudzinski, seconded by Mr. Tupper, to approve the surveying of the Erie Canal Trail land by CNY Land Surveyors at a cost of $4,090.00.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr.Tupper – Yes, Mr. Dudzinski – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Councilor Committee Reports and Comments:
Mr. Shepard said they have started contract negotiations with the International Union of Operating Engineers.
Mr. Shepard said he will have a report for the Board of future maintenance items at the Canton Woods Senior Center.
Deputy Highway Superintendent Comments:
Mr. Virginia said the new truck should be here next week.
Supervisor Comments:
Mr. Sykes said the Harbour Heights homeowners group will be doing the electrical installation at the pavilion in the park.
Mr. Sykes said the water fountain is installed at the Harbour Heights Park but will not be turned on due to the lateness of the season.
Citizens Comments: None
Engineer Comments: None
Attorney Comments: None
190-11-000 MOTION BY Ms. Dickman, seconded by Mr. Dudzinski, to adjourn to the next Regular Town Board Meeting on November 1, 2011 at 7:30 pm.
Ms. Sabin – Yes, Mr. Shepard – Yes, Mr.Tupper – Yes, Mr. Dudzinski – Yes, Mr. Johnson – Yes, Ms. Dickman – Yes, Mr. Sykes – Yes
All Ayes – Motion Carried & Adopted
Meeting closed 7:46 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Precourt
Town Clerk
Dated: 10/19/11
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